"Our committee of volunteers have been working tirelessly to improve our club, facilities and equipment for the long-term benefit of athletics in our local community," she said.

"This is a significant amount of funding for our Club and we couldn't have completed this project without seeking funding from the grants process."

Mrs Vaughan said the club, which trains out of Maroochydore High School, would use the funding to upgrade long jump and triple jump facilities, which were in "desperate" need of an upgrade.

"We will use 100% of the grant to upgrade and increase the current facilities to four tracks that meet the International Athletics Association Federation standard," she said.

These facilities would then be available to kids at Little Athletics as well as students at the high school and the local athletics community.

The upgrade will hopefully be completed before the school's athletics carnival, and the club's 2016/17 season.

"Being able to compete on an all-weather long jump and triple jump facility will improve our athlete's skills and performance," Mrs Vaughan said.

State MP for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said Little Athletics provided an opportunity for local kids to have fun, be active, and learn new skills.

"Their team of dedicated volunteers encourage families to get involved and help kids of all abilities to enjoy athletics in a positive supporting environment," she said.

Little Athletics caters to kids from 5-16 years old, with a wide range of running, jumping, throwing and walking athletic events.

"The motto of Little Athletics is Family, Fun and Fitness and Maroochy Little Athletics is committed to this through improving confidence, self-esteem, motivation, agility, and fitness in our athletes," Mrs Vaughan said.